FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering a group prenatal program for pregnant mothers in Madison County through its Office of Community Health & Research.

The Elkins City Council discussed the need to update security lights and wiring at Bunch Park, something that could cost $18,000 to $20,000, according to Mayor Troy Reed.

ST. PAUL – Renovations to Robbie Stephens Park in St. Paul may officially move forward now that the state has approved the town’s plans and issued the $100,000 check for the Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods (FUN) Park grant. The issue, along with several other items of town business, were discussed during St. Paul Town Council’s meeting on June 20.

The design of two gateway signs to be placed along the Highway 412 bypass have been finalized and will be turned over to the production company in Bentonville, according to Huntsville Economic Development Director Brandi Holt.

Jerry Smith, left, and Tim Smith with Smith-Doyle in Memphis, Tenn., put up a sign at the new location of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and jail.

The City of Huntsville’s Wage & Position Committee met last week and voted to make the job of mayor a full-time position, according to Huntsville Finance Director Katie Boyd.

Independence Day celebrations are planned throughout the area around the July 4th holiday, and customers have already started spending their money on fireworks at local stands.

The Huntsville School District has been in negotiations with the Huntsville Police Department and the City of Huntsville about school resource officers at local schools, after Madison County Sheriff Ronnie Boyd said his department would no longer provide the officers.

Excitement bolted through the muggy morning air around Fritchie Farms last Saturday as hundreds of cyclists from across the world huddled near the starting line of the Highlands Gravel Classic. For every athlete sweating on that dirt road, The Highlands race presented a rare chance to compete on the world stage.

The 2023 War Eagle Creek Steward Award recently was presented to Larry and Marty Karigan-Winter for their passion and leadership for environmental conservation and sustainability, leaving a lasting benefit for all residents of Madison County. 

Lightning hit a cedar tree off of Madison 3352 on June 14, leaving plenty of damage behind. The tree is located on Venus Mountain, southeast of Huntsville.

The City of Huntsville’s Parks Commission met last week and heard from Mayor Travis Dotson about future plans for two parks in the city.

The Madison County Water Facilities Board continues to work with landowners for easements on a project to build a new bridge on Highway 74 over Holman Creek near the Oakridge Golf Course, Manager Rodney Reynolds said.

The Learning Center of North Arkansas has taken over where the Elizabeth Richardson Center formerly was located at 913 N. College St., in Huntsville. The transition has been a smooth one, according to Natasha Dennis, Director/Early Childhood Developmental Specialist.

Huntsville Police Chief Todd Thomas begins to power wash the front of the Basham Building on Polk Square.

Huntsville Water Utilities is having to look at spending $15-$20 million on improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, and customers will most definitely be looking at an increase in water and sewer rates in the near future, members of the Huntsville Water and Sewer Commission were told last week.

The Madison County Quorum Court on Monday rejected a proposal to give bonuses to deputies and dispatchers/jailers at the sheriff’s office, in favor of discussing the issue through a committee formed by County Judge Larry Garrett.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will no longer provide deputies as School Resource Officers to the Huntsville School District, according to Sheriff Ronnie Boyd.

Madison County’s own Phil McGarrah will be performing Saturday at a legendary site in Nashville, Tenn.

Two girls offer snacks to a pair of roosters at a petting zoo held last Friday at the Madison County Library in Huntsville.